Pro-Ject T2 W vs Rega Planar 78
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Choosing between the Pro-Ject T2 W and Rega Planar 78? Both compete in the Turntable segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Rega Planar 78 leads in value, form factor, room fit.
The Rega Planar 78 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Pro-Ject T2 W may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Rega Planar 78 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 3 scored dimensions. The Pro-Ject T2 W makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Pro-Ject T2 W
Rega Planar 78
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Speeds (RPM) | 33, 45 | 33, 45, 78 |
| Drive Type | belt | belt |
| Platter Material | glass | — |
| Tonearm Type | straight | straight |
| Tonearm Length | 230mm | 237mm |
| Cartridge Included | No | Yes |
| Cartridge Type | — | Rega Ania Pro |
| Built-in Phono Preamp | Yes | No |
| Wow & Flutter | 33: 0.19% 45: 0.17% | — |
| Signal-to-Noise | 67dB | — |
| Motor Type | — | DC |
| Auto-Stop | No | No |
| Dust Cover Included | Yes | Yes |
| USB Output | No | No |
| Bluetooth Output | No | No |
Key Differences
- Speeds (RPM): Pro-Ject T2 W at 33, 45 vs Rega Planar 78 at 33, 45, 78
- Tonearm Length: Pro-Ject T2 W at 230mm vs Rega Planar 78 at 237mm
- Platter Material: Pro-Ject T2 W at glass vs Rega Planar 78 at —
- Cartridge Included: Pro-Ject T2 W at No vs Rega Planar 78 at Yes
- Cartridge Type: Pro-Ject T2 W at — vs Rega Planar 78 at Rega Ania Pro
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Pro-Ject T2 W and Rega Planar 78 compare to the rest of the field.
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